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L267 OMV

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL267 OMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022

front lower radiator support slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 133,497 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 124,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn very bad (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 124,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn very bad (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Crack in screen not in drivers view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Crack in screen not in drivers view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2016
Fail 7 Dec 2016

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,997 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 111,890 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 111,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,919 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 105,919 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 104,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,334 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009
Pass 26 Jun 2008

mileage not registering.

Pass 29 Jun 2007
Pass 22 Feb 2006 95,974 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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L267 OMV is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L267 OMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L267 OMV registered?

L267 OMV is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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